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South Korea Officially Investigating Samsung Fiasco
October 17, 2016

Given the virtual avalanche of troubles Samsung has endured of late, the investigation by its home government was the last shoe to drop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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More Consumers Crossing Borders For Sales, Payments
October 17, 2016

Consumers are increasingly making transactions across borders, said a new report by Pitney Bowes. As much as 66 percent of consumers who buy items online are doing so with purchases being made outside the borders of their own countries, noted the report. And the movement...

South Asia
Alternative Financing A Haven For India’s Unbanked
October 14, 2016

A trend of bad loans over recent years has tightened up the lending requirements of nationalized banks in India. Young Indians, those without good credit and the unbanked are increasingly turning to alternative lending startups to meet their financing needs, and India is now ranked...

International
South Korea’s Young Startup Scene Is Growing Up Fast
October 14, 2016

Though South Korea’s startup ecosystem is relatively new — its first accelerator was launched just three years ago — the culture is evolving quickly. With a big government backing, bold entrepreneurial spirit and increasing FinTech interest, the country’s tech scene is quickly becoming a global...

Europe
EU Market Volatility Sidelines IPOs
October 12, 2016

Even while the U.S. is seeing a resurgence of sorts in initial public offerings, Europe may be seeing a bit of a slide. Reuters reported on Tuesday (Oct. 11) that two European companies have scuttled their intentions to come public, citing the oft-repeated refrain (by other...

International
Google’s Hardware Focus Can Get It Back Into China
October 12, 2016

Google may have been banned from China as an internet search provider, but it has a new way into the market — its transformation into a hardware company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

loyyal Joins Historic Dubai Future Accelerators Program
October 10, 2016

Blockchain startup loyyal is participating in the historic Dubai Future Accelerators program, backed by a $275 million fund. The announcement from the startup, which focuses on global loyalty and rewards, comes after it paired up with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, VP...

International
How Manchester Became A Top FinTech Relocation Destination
October 07, 2016

It appears Manchester may be giving London a run for its money as the next great FinTech sector in the U.K. In recent years, Manchester has been a go-to location for people looking to leave London — and it’s not just because of the city’s...

International
PayPal Enabled More Than 40 Million Purchases From China In 2015
October 07, 2016

More than 40 million consumers, or 25 percent of all PayPal users, bought at least one item from Chinese retailers using the service in 2015, according to a new report from PayPal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...